Journey to the Cross part 7 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. … Continue reading Trouble in the Garden
In the Garden
Journey to the Cross part 6 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to … Continue reading In the Garden
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A Disgusting Combo
Journey to the Cross part 5 One could also entitle this post Betrayal Part 2 since we revisit some of the same themes we did in my last post. After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me.” His … Continue reading A Disgusting Combo
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Betrayal
Journey to the Cross part 4 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him … Continue reading Betrayal
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A Different Kind of Anointing
Journey to the Cross Part 3 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, … Continue reading A Different Kind of Anointing
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